Of all the things I gave up when I left the 9 to 5 world to become a full time freelance copywriter, I miss my friends the most. It's different when you're working from home. Yes, I do have the occasional meeting or conference call with my clients and I can still speak to my friends over the phone, but it is still not the same thing as being there with your friends every weekday, having lunch in our favourite cafe, enjoying an afternoon chat over coffee or even gossiping about the office politics.
As some of you already know, Emila and I used to be colleagues at our last place of employment. On my first day at work, I was as usual fashionably late, although I really didn't mean to be late. Traffic from Subang Jaya, which was my former place of residence, was utterly unforgivable that Monday morning, which saw me being half an hour late for my first day. It was then that I first met Emila, who was the graphic artist for the Corporate Communications department I was placed in. Though it took us several months to get really chummy, the wait was worthwhile for we eventually became close buddies and I discovered that we shared more than one thing in common.
I remember the mornings when I'd arrive early and we'd have breakfast together at her cosy little room. We both love word games and spent many lunch breaks inside her room playing our much beloved Text Twist on her PC. And sometimes, when I had nothing to do in the office, I'd hang out with her in her room watching her do amazing stuff on her PC, creating graphics for our former boss or working on a special project, all the while in awe at her creativity and artistic skills.
Specifically I recall that one lazy afternoon where Emila along with two of our gal pals and myself found ourselves bored with nothing to do work wise. We ended up having a little drawing competition inside Emila's work room. I'm certain you can guess which drawing belongs to our resident artist Emila, but can you figure out which one is mine? Don't laugh okay? Told ya I can't draw well! ;)
House 
Cat
Beach
BridgeWhen I left my office for good more than 4 years ago, we still kept in touch but our coffee moments together were far from regular. I had to concentrate on my freelance work while she was still working in the same office I said goodbye to earlier. Our friendship was rekindled once again when we both ventured into the world of blogging. Me with Wishing On A Falling Star and Mariuca's Perfume Gallery and Emila with Emila's Illustrated Blog. In a way, blogging got us back into the routine we both shared in the office, saying hello daily and sharing what goes on in our respective lives through our visits and comments on each other's blogs.
Over the years, Emila has made an even stronger impact in the art scene with her creativity and undeniable talent. Her work has won several recognitions and prizes to date but my proudest moment of having her as an artist friend was the day I found out she is being featured in a local art exhibition! Participating in a Charity Art Exhibition at Kerinchi Foyer, Wisma UOA, Emila will be showcasing some of her best work for all to view and admire! Organised by the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, the exhibition is open to public daily from 10am - 6pm, displaying some of the wonderful artwork from our local artists. You will now get a chance to view some of Emila's wonderful work in a real exhibition for the very first time. The exhibition will run for one whole month, beginning 18th December 2008, so please drop by if you can to show some love and support for Emila.
I've always been in awe of Emila's work and I claim to be her number 1 Fan, which is why I always turn to her for my own Mariuca illustrations and products. There is no other artist that I trust as much as Emila to satisfy my artistic needs. For Emila to finally receive the much-awaited recognition she so richly deserve through her participation in this exhibition, I am just so proud of her! Congratulations Emila, here's to many more successful ventures in the creative world you so rightly command! :)
Over the years, Emila has made an even stronger impact in the art scene with her creativity and undeniable talent. Her work has won several recognitions and prizes to date but my proudest moment of having her as an artist friend was the day I found out she is being featured in a local art exhibition! Participating in a Charity Art Exhibition at Kerinchi Foyer, Wisma UOA, Emila will be showcasing some of her best work for all to view and admire! Organised by the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, the exhibition is open to public daily from 10am - 6pm, displaying some of the wonderful artwork from our local artists. You will now get a chance to view some of Emila's wonderful work in a real exhibition for the very first time. The exhibition will run for one whole month, beginning 18th December 2008, so please drop by if you can to show some love and support for Emila.
I've always been in awe of Emila's work and I claim to be her number 1 Fan, which is why I always turn to her for my own Mariuca illustrations and products. There is no other artist that I trust as much as Emila to satisfy my artistic needs. For Emila to finally receive the much-awaited recognition she so richly deserve through her participation in this exhibition, I am just so proud of her! Congratulations Emila, here's to many more successful ventures in the creative world you so rightly command! :)
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